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A nice easy one, with a twist. I was a little concerned when that pesky insect showed up a second time. No worries; smack!
Favourite clue - 7D.

Finally finished! The store not in list of American department stores/chains that I looked at.
Enjoyed that. Reckless indeed!!

The names & owners of the stores have changed:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/hhr7s3x

Also, see 1.1 Early history

Aha. Kmart I had heard of.

It's interesting what are described as Rare words. 15 ac caused me no trouble at all, but I had never heard or seen 6 ac's showgirl. Indeed I filled in 6ac and 40 ac without the foggiest idea of their derivation. Only worked them out a short time ago.

Thanks, Syzygy, enjoyed. I really only got the 2-clue words after I'd guessed the unclued ones. 6a (1) a new word for me.

Cheers syzygy, a nice puzzle over a leisurely Bank Holiday breakfast. 1st in 24, 2nd definition in 6a & 14a all made me smile. Rated 12a*, 26a & 7d*.